Dear Jacquelyn,

I’m thrilled that my family and friends had a virtual baby shower for me. I know I am supposed to send thank-you cards, but I don’t know what to write. What should I include in my baby shower thank-you card?

Dear Reader,

Once your baby shower is over, there’s one task left to do. Even if you opened your gifts during a virtual baby shower and had an opportunity to say thanks, it’s still a considerate gesture to follow up with a hand-written baby shower thank-you card.

Everyone who attended your shower or sent a gift should get a thank-you note.

If you are stuck on specific wording, you’re not alone. Most people want to say the right thing so the giver knows that the gift is appreciated.

There is a simple three sentence formula for baby shower thank-you note wording. Keep it personal to each baby shower guest, thanking them by name for attending and for the gift. Mention how you’re expecting to use or enjoy the gift. Close with a personal note of appreciation.

It’s always good to be as specific as possible. You may keep it brief, but make sure you include the essentials.

Try to send your baby shower thank-you notes as soon as possible after you receive the gifts. It’s important to complete the thank-you notes before the baby arrives. You might be too busy to even think about writing notes later.

While you’re writing thank-you notes to guests, don’t forget to write one to the baby shower host, acknowledging the effort put into planning the event. It’s important you make it known how much this means to you.

No matter what you write in your baby shower thank-you notes, your words will be warmly received and appreciated.

Respectfully Yours,

Jacquelyn

Have a question? Email: jacquelyn@ptd.net. Jacquelyn Youst is owner of the Pennsylvania Academy of Protocol, specializing in etiquette training. She is on the board of directors of the National Civility Foundation.

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